Habitat For Humanity

Greater albuquerque habitat for humanity builds the community by providing low income families with decent, affordable and energy efficient homes. Habitat serves families that are in the 30-60% of area median income (ami) range. All habitat homes are volunteer built, and recipient families work alongside volunteers to contribute 350 hours of "sweat equity" toward construction of their home. Habitat raises all monies needed for land and construction. The homes are built using both purchased and donated goods. The construction area of greater albuquerque habitat for humanity also has a home repair program that provides minor home repairs to alleviate safety issues, improve the quality of life and restore the appearance of home exteriors for low income homeowners.

Greater albuquerque habitat for humanity provides low income, qualifying families with mortgages and mortgage servicing. The loans are financed by greater albuquerque habitat for humanity with a zero percent mortgage at no profit to the affiliate. Low income families who demonstrate financial stability, a willingness to partner with habitat, and a housing need can achieve homeownership and start on the path to family stability and stopping their cycle of poverty.